Cillian Murphy: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 46
- on screen
- 1998–2026
- box office
- $2.03B
- award wins
- 7
- average score
- 71
- Born
- May 25, 1976 (age 50)
- Birthplace
- Douglas, Cork, Ireland
- Citizenship
- Irish
- Occupations
- Actor, Producer
- Years active
- 1996-present
- Spouses
- Yvonne McGuinness
- Children
- 2
The Best Cillian Murphy Movies
The highest-rated films Cillian Murphy is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Oppenheimer (2023) scores highest, at 83. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 83 Oppenheimer 2023 · J. Robert Oppenheimer -
Movie Echo Score: Score 79 Kensuke's Kingdom 2024 · Dad -
Movie Echo Score: Score 77 The Party 2018 · Tom -
Movie Echo Score: Score 75 A Quiet Place Part II 2021 · Emmett -
Movie Echo Score: Score 75 Small Things Like These 2024 · Bill Furlong -
Movie Echo Score: Score 75 The Delinquent Season 2018 · Jim
Cillian Murphy's Career in Numbers
Cillian Murphy's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Cillian Murphy works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Sweety Barrett (1998) to Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Cillian Murphy Movies by Decade
- 1990s 4
- 2000s 14
- 2010s 14
- 2020s 7
The 2000s were Cillian Murphy's busiest decade, with 14 films.
Cillian Murphy Movies by Genre
- Drama 16
- Action 5
- Sci-Fi 4
- Comedy 2
- Animation 2
- Romance 2
- Thriller 2
- Crime 1
- Biography 1
- Mystery 1
Drama is the genre Cillian Murphy has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of action (5).
Cillian Murphy Career Milestones
- First film
- Sweety Barrett 1998
- Biggest box office hit
- Oppenheimer $976M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Oppenheimer Movie Echo Score 83
- Newest film
- Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man 2026
Cillian Murphy Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Cillian Murphy is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 71. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Cillian Murphy Movies as an Actor
39- 2026
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man as Tommy Shelby · Crime Movie Echo Score: 64 - 2025
Steve as Steve · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 71 - 2024
Small Things Like These as Bill Furlong · Drama Worldwide box office: $15.2M Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2024
Kensuke's Kingdom as Dad · Animation Worldwide box office: $3.22M Movie Echo Score: 79 - 2023
Oppenheimer as J. Robert Oppenheimer · Biography Worldwide box office: $976M Movie Echo Score: 83 - 2021
All of This Unreal Time as Man · Drama - 2021
A Quiet Place Part II as Emmett · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $297M Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2019
I’m the Man as Narrator - 2019
Anna as Lenny Miller · Action Worldwide box office: $31.6M Movie Echo Score: 57 - 2018
The Delinquent Season as Jim · Drama Worldwide box office: $75.3K Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2018
The Overcoat as Akaky (voice) · Animation - 2018
The Silent Man as The Doll · Romance - 2018
The Party as Tom · Drama Worldwide box office: $5.6M Movie Echo Score: 77 - 2017
Free Fire Action Worldwide box office: $3.72M Movie Echo Score: 58 - 2015
In the Heart of the Sea Action Worldwide box office: $94.3M - 2015
Aloft Drama Worldwide box office: $271K - 2014
From the Mountain as Man - 2014
Transcendence Action Worldwide box office: $103M - 2012
Red Lights Drama Worldwide box office: $14.1M - 2011
In Time Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $174M - 2010
Peacock as John Skillpa / Emma Skillpa · Mystery - 2008
Waveriders as Narrator · Thriller Worldwide box office: $143K - 2007
Sunshine Adventure Worldwide box office: $38.9M - 2007
The Wind That Shakes the Barley Drama Worldwide box office: $22.9M - 2006
The Silent City as Unnamed Character · Sci-Fi - 2005
Red Eye Thriller Worldwide box office: $96.3M - 2004
Intermission Drama Worldwide box office: $5.18M - 2003
28 Days Later... Action Worldwide box office: $74.9M - 2002
28 Days Later as Jim · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $74.9M - 2001
Disco Pigs as Pig / Darren · Drama - 2001
How Harry Became a Tree as Gus · Drama Worldwide box office: $114K - 2001
On the Edge as Jonathan Breech · Romance - 2001
The Way We Live Now as Paul Montague · Drama - 2000
Filleann an Feall as Ger · Drama - 2000
A Man of Few Words as Best Man · Drama - 1999
Sunburn as Davin McDerby · Comedy - 1999
Eviction as Brendan McBride · Drama - 1999
At Death’s Door as Young Reaper · Drama - 1998
Sweety Barrett as Pat the Barman · Drama
Cillian Murphy in Documentaries & Specials
7- 2023
The Story Of Our Time: The Making Of Oppenheimer as Self · Documentary - 2023
Inside Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer as Self - J. Robert Oppenheimer · Documentary - 2019
The Irish Revolution as Self - Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2017
The Making of ‘Dunkirk’ as Self · Documentary - 2016
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach as Self - Actor · Documentary Worldwide box office: $51.3K - 2014
Lennon or McCartney as Self · Music - 2006
Carry On Ken as Self · Documentary
Cillian Murphy: Awards & Nominations
7 wins from 10 nominations across 7 award bodies, from 2007 to 2025. That includes an Oscar: Best Actor for Oppenheimer. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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IFTA Awards 2 wins from 3 nominations -
Actor Awards (SAG) 2 wins from 2 nominations -
Oscars 1 win from 1 nomination -
BAFTA 1 win from 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 win from 1 nomination -
Critics' Choice 1 nomination -
Saturn Awards 1 nomination
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21st Irish Film & Television Academy Awards- Cillian Murphy: Win Best Lead Actor Small Things Like These
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96th Academy Awards- Cillian Murphy: Win Best Actor Oppenheimer
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77th British Academy Film Awards- Cillian Murphy: Win Best Actor Oppenheimer
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29th Critics' Choice Awards- Cillian Murphy: Nominated Best Actor Oppenheimer
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30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards- Cillian Murphy: Win Outstanding Leading Male Actor Oppenheimer
- Cillian Murphy: Win Outstanding Cast Oppenheimer
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81st Golden Globe Awards- Cillian Murphy: Win Best Actor – Drama Oppenheimer
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51st Saturn Awards- Cillian Murphy: Nominated Best Actor in a Film Oppenheimer
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4th Irish Film & Television Awards- Cillian Murphy: Win Best Actor in a Lead Role – Film Breakfast on Pluto
- Cillian Murphy: Nominated Best Actor in a Lead Role – Film The Wind That Shakes the Barley
Who Is Cillian Murphy?
Cillian Murphy was born in Douglas, Cork, Ireland in 1976 and is 50 years old. Credited on films since 1998, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Cillian Murphy is an acclaimed Irish actor and producer. With a career spanning over two decades, he has won many awards and has appeared in a number of successful films. He made his professional debut in Enda Walsh's 1996 play 'Disco Pigs' and his screen credits include the horror film '28 Days Later', the thriller 'Red Eye', the Irish war drama 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley', and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, which earned him several awards including an Academy Award. Murphy's notorious role as Tommy Shelby in the riveting BBC period drama 'Peaky Blinders' catapulted his career to greater heights.
Murphy was born on 25 May 1976 in Douglas, Cork, where he was raised alongside his younger siblings. His formative years saw him honing his skills in acting and music, influenced and supported by encouraging mentors. His remarkable acting journey traces back to his debut in 'Disco Pigs', a transition from playing music to acting, studying law, and eventually making a significant impact in the film industry. Murphy's collaboration with filmmaker Christopher Nolan further made his presence felt in Hollywood. Beyond acting, Murphy is involved in various social causes, is a devoted family man, and actively keeps out of the typical celebrity scene.
Who Cillian Murphy Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Cillian Murphy shares the most films with. Emily Blunt comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Ken Loach (3).
Cillian Murphy: Questions & Answers
How many movies Cillian Murphy has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Cillian Murphy been in?
Cillian Murphy is credited on 46 films, from 1998 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Cillian Murphy's highest-grossing movie?
Oppenheimer (2023) is Cillian Murphy's biggest box office hit, with $976M worldwide, ahead of A Quiet Place Part II (2021) ($297M). Across every film with box office figures, Cillian Murphy's movies have made $2.03B.
Cillian Murphy's biggest hits What is the best Cillian Murphy movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Cillian Murphy's best-rated film is Oppenheimer (2023) with a score of 83, followed by Kensuke's Kingdom (2024) (79).
Best Cillian Murphy movies, ranked Has Cillian Murphy won an Oscar?
Cillian Murphy has won an Oscar: Best Actor for Oppenheimer at the 2024 ceremony. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Cillian Murphy has 7 wins from 10 nominations.
How old is Cillian Murphy?
Cillian Murphy is 50 years old, born on May 25, 1976 in Douglas, Cork, Ireland.
What is Cillian Murphy's newest movie?
The most recent film on Cillian Murphy's filmography is Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026), in the role of Tommy Shelby.
Who does Cillian Murphy work with most often?
Cillian Murphy shares the most films with Emily Blunt (4 films), Ken Loach (3 films) and Danny Boyle (3 films).
The Best Cillian Murphy Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 46 credits.
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